Winning Form selections for racing from Turffontein on Sunday 10th May where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter @Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge
Race 1
HAUTE COUTURE is an unraced son of Rafeef from the Mike and Mathew de Kock stable with Callan Murray booked to ride. He is related to three-time winner City Of Love. If not in need of the run, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to him and the other unraced entrants.
RUBY WHISPER was outrun late when second over this distance on the Vaal Classic course last time. She is a consistent individual and should be the first raced runner past the post.
KWAITO is an unraced son of Elusive Fort from the Johan Janse van Vuuren yard with Keagan de Melo in the irons. If not too green in running, he should give a good account of himself.
Race 2
QUEVANO moved up well over this C&D last time before getting caught late by Best Candidate. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. Richard Fourie steps back into the saddle and he can go one better.
THE REASON has finished second in her last three starts. She should have finished closer to the winner last time as she hung inwards in the final 200m. She should give the males a run for their money.
NEBRASKA finished 2.55 lengths behind the top selection last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and he may have to settle for the same result. With luck in running, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Race 3
DEVIOUS LOOKS produced an encouraging debut effort over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course. She took time to find her feet, but stayed on at the finish. The daughter of Erupt would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, she may find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
MASTER’S ROSE ran a good race when third in her comeback run over this C&D. The manner in which she stayed on at the finish was encouraging. She will strip much fitter and is one of the leading contenders.
ONWARD was well-beaten into third over this C&D last time. The daughter of Malmoos has scope and from her good draw of four, she can finish in the placings.
Race 4
JAN VAN GOYEN stayed on when fifth in the Grade 1 HKJC World Pool SA Classic last time. The son of Master Of My Fate has been gelded since that outing. He has won twice and finished second twice from five starts on this course. He is the class horse in this contest and if fit, he should take a power of beating.
WILD INTENT produced an encouraging comeback run over 1400m at the Vaal. He would have come on from the outing and will love the rise to 1800m. He gets the blinkers fitted and will strip much fitter.
PRESSONREGARDLESS won a good race over 1600m on this course last time. He raced from a handy position and drew off in the closing stages. The son of Lancaster Bomber tries the 1800m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should be competitive.
Race 5
GRISELDA challenged strongly in the Grade 2 Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Nursery last time, but found one too good in the form of Good Day Sunshine. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. The daughter of Erik The Red is drawn on the outside of the track and should take a power of beating.
LOVE NOT WAR followed up her maiden win with a creditable third-place finish in the Grade 3 TAB Pretty Polly Stakes. She was slow into stride and stayed on at the finish. If getting away on terms, she may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
FLOWER ISLAND was an easy winner on debut over 1000m at the Vaal. She returns from a 16-week break, during which time she would have strengthened up. If not in need of the run, she can remain unbeaten.
Race 6
HEATH HOUSE is unbeaten from three starts to date. He showed good pace in his comeback run over 1000m on this course, and won with a ton in hand. The son of Erupt tries the 1160m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he can remain unbeaten.
GIMME SOME LUCK was an easy winner on debut over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course. He found betting support that day which suggests that he was showing good work at home. He would have gained from the experience and should pose a massive threat.
BETTER NEVER ENDS was a shock winner in the Grade 2 TAB SA Nursery last time. He is clearly in a good space and merits healthy respect.
Race 7
ERROL FLYNN is much better than his last effort in the Grade 1 HKJC World Pool SA Classic. He was an impressive winner of his penultimate outing over 1600m on this course. The son of Master Of My Fate is loaded with class. Keagan de Melo steps back into the saddle and if all goes according to plan, he can return to winning ways.
GOLDEN OPERATOR is a winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over this distance at the Vaal. He is in a good space and with luck from the wide draw, he can notch up the hat-trick.
KING HARALD finished 0.6 lengths behind the second choice last time. He is 1.5kgs worse off at the weights today and may have to settle for the same result.
Race 8
MONEY HEIST challenged strongly over 1600m on the Inside course last time, but found one too good in the form of King’s Express. He finished third in the Grade 2 TAB Hawaii Stakes in his penultimate effort over this C&D. The 6yo gelding carries a handy galloping mass of 54kgs and may be rewarded for consistency.
WORLD OF ALICE produced an encouraging comeback run over 1200m at the Vaal. She has finished second three times and third once from as many starts over this C&D. With her light weight of 50kgs, she should give the males a run for their money.
MAIN DEFENDER finished 2.25 lengths behind the top choice last time. He is 7kgs worse off at the weights today and may have to settle for the same result.
Race 9
DOITWITHDIAMONDS was not disgraced when fourth in the Grade 2 TAB Igugu Stakes last time. She has won twice and finished second once from seven starts over this distance. Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson takes the 2.5kgs off her back which will assist her cause. She is likely to race on the pace and may be hard to peg back.
DIOGENES ran a fair race when fourth in the Grade 2 TAB SA Derby last time. He was a winner of his previous two efforts. Should the top choice fluff her lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
TITANS OF WAR finished 1.25 lengths behind the second selection last time. He is 2kgs better off at the weights today and there should not be much separating the pair at the finish.
Race 10
KARATE KID has not finished too far off the winner recently. It must be noted that Questioning has come out and won a Grade 2 since. He is drawn on the outside of the track and Craig Zackey may be able to get the best out of him where it matters most.
THE LAST DUKE is better than his last start in the Grade 2 TAB Senor Santa Stakes. The son of Duke Of Marmalade has ability and on best form shown, he should go close.
ZALATORIS was caught late when third in the Non-Black Type Betway Mythical Flight Sprint last time. He has won once and finished second once from as many starts over this C&D. Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson takes the 2.5kgs off his back which will assist his cause
